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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,063.77, 10,596.06 and 2,681.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,063.77, 10,596.06 and 2,681.13 is: 4,021.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,063.77 : 10,596.06 = 2,681.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,063.77/10,596.06 = 2,681.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,063.77x = 10,596.06 × 2,681.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,063.77x = 28,409,414.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,409,414.35/7,063.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,021.85

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